I would definitely consider my husband and I beer drinkers. I am more of a Bud Light kind of girl and my husband tends towards the more high-end local microbrews. While we are certainly beer lovers, there are often occasions when I absolutely love a glass of wine.
While we do occasionally love to drink wine, neither of us would consider ourselves wine connoisseur. In fact, that may be one of the reasons we often don’t drink wine. Going into a wine store and picking out a bottle to go with the occasion can be a little overwhelming if you don’t know what you are looking for. We actually have a great little wine store right around the corner that has always been very helpful to us when we go in with questions. But still, it seems that there is a huge world of wine out there waiting to be discovered.
This is why I was so excited to work with invino.com. Founded my wine industry mainstays Tony and Danielle Westfall, invino.com is a members only wine supplier located in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Tony and Danielle have used their years of contacts and networks within the wine industry to make the best wines from around the world accessible and affordable for everyone. They do this by discounting the wine they sell up to 70%. What was even more amazing to me was that membership is absolutely free! Signing up is quick and easy.
The first thing that I did was take “wine personality” test. invino has partnered with an internationally renowned Master of Wine to create a short (and fun) quiz to identify your unique palate profile. Based on the invinotype™ quiz and input on your favorite varietals, invino will create customized wine club shipments for you. After answering a couple of questions, I was given a wine profile, I am an “embracing adventurer”. Wine experts will use this information to hand pick wines for you. You can, of course pick your own if you would like. To help you select your wines, they have a very easy to use “Quality to Price Ratio” or QPR. This number tells you what the value of wine you are getting compared to the price you are paying. This a very handy tool for “beer lovers” like us that are trying to get into the sometimes intimidating and pricey wine scene. I was able to opt out of receiving white wines and having my entire shipment be comprised of only red wine.
We received three bottles of wine. I loved the Chronicle Pinot Noir, while my husband enjoyed the Altitude Zinfandel the most. I felt like all three wines really encompassed who we are as wine drinkers. The wines that they sent were all delicious and suited us. I felt like the quiz I took was extremely beneficial in receiving wines that we enjoyed! It reminds me of Pandora with music!
After our experience with invino.com, my husband and I feel like we have a whole new understanding of what a good wine tastes like and, equally as important, how much we should be paying for it. My husband has a couple of steaks on the grill right now as a matter of fact. We have one more bottle of wine to open. It’s going to be a great evening!
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Rachel says
My favorite wine is the typical – pinot noir. I love that it’s light enough for the summer but heavy enough for the winter, too.
Rachel says
I’m also an embracing adventurer! That quiz was hard to find, fyi – I had to sign up for the website then find it in my account 🙂
Nancy says
I like pinot grigio.
LaTanya says
Pinot Noir
LaTanya says
When I took the quiz and got to the end, it just showed me a blank page. I went back and did the quiz a second time and it still gave me a blank black page. I don’t know how to get my results.
kelly says
I like all merlots
kelly says
I signed up on the site and couldn’t find the quiz?
kelly says
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Annette D says
I like a nice white wine
Marilyn Wons says
Presently my favorite wine is pinot noir, but I like so many kinds!
Beth says
My favorite is riesling. I’m a sucker for the sweet dessert wines!
sarah says
I like white zin and blush wines
Michelle W says
I like red wine
Monika Iszard says
Im a Chardonnay person
susitravl says
I like White Zin.
ELIZABETH C. says
Red wine is my favorite !
Debra L. Guillen says
White Zinfandel
Debra L. Guillen says
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Margaret Smith says
My favorite is White Zifindel.
Mary Casper says
merlot
tamatha hunter says
definitely white zin
April Brenay says
I prefer white wines 🙂
Ann Fantom says
My favorite wine is Pinot Grigio
Laura Love says
I love a good chardonnay.
Laura Love says
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Shannon Baas says
I like merlot.
nannypanpan says
i like zinfandel
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holly says
i love moscato 🙂
holly says
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debbie says
I like the white zinfandels.
holly says
i took the quiz and got Cultivated Adventurer
Amy Z says
Moscatos and Rieslings are my favorite.
Amy Z says
I’m a Cultivated Adventurer!!
laura ari says
I’m a pinot noir kind of girl.
Dorothy Doll says
I like a sweet, but not too sweet, not dry wine with a little bit of bubbles.
Kyle says
pinot noir!
Linda Lansford says
I like chablis
Wanda McHenry says
I like a nice Riesling
Erinn A says
Most red and dessert wines!
Wanda McHenry says
My profile is Cultivated Adventurer
Kyl Neusch says
moscato
Janet F says
I like Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Lisa R says
Merlot
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Gianna says
I love white wine.
Gianna says
I took the whole quiz and got this message:
Your personalized palate profile is ready!
To learn what varietals will appeal to your palate, simply click here for member log in or new member registration to invino.com. Registration will provide access to daily wine offerings at up to 70% savings as well as access to join , the first fully customized wine club offered exclusively to invino.com members.
Lisa R says
I am an Embracing Adventurer
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Janet F says
I am cultivated enthusiast.
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Nicole says
Moscato, any brand really.
Kelly D says
I like white wine, anything that’s a little sweet.
Tari Lawson says
I like Merlot or Pinot Noir.
kim says
I like to try all different types of wines but my favorite is a Riesling I like em sweet
Stephanie V. says
barolo is my fave wine – dreaming now
Janna Johnson says
mascato
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Jessica Bennett says
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ashley says
resling
Katie R says
I like chardonnay
Katie R says
My invino type is also Embracing Adventurer. My palate thrives on experiencing something it’s never had before.
ashley says
Moscato de Asanti..
Jessica W. says
My favorite kind of wine is the Shiraz. I like it plain by itself or in a blend of Cabernet Shiraz. A great red, not too dry, but not too sweet.
Kristy Thiel says
I love Riesling. Thanks for hosting!
Jessica W. says
My INVINO type is Embracing Adventurer! The more unconventional the better!
amy says
pinot grigio
Michael Scott says
I love sweet white wines… after dinner… but family loves red.
Laura Jacobson says
Chardonnay is my favorite!
dario says
i like white zinfadel
Laura Jacobson says
I was a Cultivated Adventurer!!!
Deb K says
Merlot is my favorite!
Stacey B says
I prefer White Zinfandel
Kyl Neusch says
Embracing Adventurer
dani marie says
white or moscato.
gina says
I love Merlot & Cabernet
Caryn S says
My favorite is a zinfandel
Caryn S says
I also got Embracing Adventurer
Deb K says
I also am a Embracing Adventurer.
Lucy Schwartz says
I like a Muscato but my wine repertoire is small.
David Basile says
a hesrty red wine
brenda c says
usually i am a white zin kinda gal.. but a friend recently turned me onto Moscato
Jennifer says
I love a dry and peppery red wine!
Theresa H says
I only have one that I like…a sweet dessert wine
Sonya says
I love Rieslings!
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
On the White front, lately we’ve been exploring Moscato and quality Rieslings. With Reds, still favoring Cabernets and Camineres (sp?) blends.
For special occasions we like Sancerre and Beaujolais (Beaujolais Nouveau!) and of course true Champagne (Reims) and/or quality sparklng blanc de blancs!
Susan says
Red Zinfandel.
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
I figured my rather off the wall all over the map answers might gum up the analytical process of evaluating “types” – but like you – I came out be to an Embracing Adventurer too!
(Sounds good to me!)
deana c says
My favorite type of wine is Malbec.
Ginger b. says
Riesling
Angela Neynaber says
I like Riesling.
Rebecca Peters says
I like white Zinfandel
jen says
luna da luna red caberne!
Emily Seweryn says
My husband and I love Zinfandel. We are huge wine drinkers and love to share it with our in laws!
Emily Seweryn says
My husband and I love Zinfandel. We are huge wine drinkers and love to share it with our in laws!
Emily Seweryn says
My husband and I love Zinfandel. We are huge wine drinkers and love to share it with our in laws!
shawna says
I like mascata
Jessica Rose says
A Good Moscato!
Liz B says
Pinot
Erica C. says
I like blush wines.
Jaque R. says
A good, fruity Sangria. 🙂 Thank you.
Stephanie says
My favorite is Merlot!
Amy Woods-Smith says
Generally a Pino Noir or Shiraz would be my favorite.
Kristin Bogle says
Pinot Noir!
Kristin Bogle says
Hmmm…I’m an “embracing adventurer,” too! That was fun!
Allison says
I love a good Barbera.
Derek T says
Merlot!
Pauline M says
I have a favorite merlot that I keep a steady supply of!
Pauline M says
I ended up as a Cultivated Adventurer!
Louis says
Pinot Noir.
Meryl says
My favorite white is Sauvignon Blanc. My favorite red is Merlot.
Jennifer Reed says
Cabernet Sauvignon is my favorite wines
Bev says
I’m not much of a wine connoisseur, but I generally like a crisp, fruity tasting wine without too much “alcohol” flavor.
R Hicks says
I prefer red wines Pinot noir
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christine sarkauskas says
I love a nice Pinot Noir
Deborah Rosen says
I like a nice, dry merlot.
Nicole says
Moscato d’Asti for me
One Crazy Momma says
Merlot
One Crazy Momma says
I’m a cultivated adventurer
Matthew Fishman says
My favorite wines are usually sweet; Moscato can be really good. Pinot Grigio is also usually good. I like italian wine.
Farra Coleman says
Definitely a merlot for me.
Sumer says
I like White Zinfandel.
Michelle @The Adirondack Chick says
Ummm, does all wine count? lol OK, seriously, I like a good cabernet.
amy deeter says
i dont drink alot of wine but if i do i like a fruity flavor of wine
Caitlin McClure says
Red wine!
Caitlin McClure says
I’m a Cultivated Adventurer!
Lo says
I love riesling!
Robert Pyszk says
My favorite types of wine are Red Wines!
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Lynde F. says
My favorite type of wine is Chablis.
mary gardner says
Pinot Noir
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mary gardner says
cultivated adventurer!
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Toby Kernan says
Cabs are my favs
Jim Cabaj says
I love a good pinot noir
susan smoaks says
my favorite wine is any red wine!
Robin Kampfer says
I currently love Franzia Sunset Blush. A bit on the sweet side.
Robin Kampfer says
Im a cultivated adventurer
Ed Nemmers says
Lancer’s!
Erika P. says
Chardonnay is my favorite.
Patrice says
Any sweet red wine is my favorite!
Kelly Britton says
I enjoy Wild Vine’s Blackberry Merlot
kathy pease says
lol boonesfarm its the only one i know and drank when i was younger
Jessica Hays says
I love anything sweet! Sweet red, sweet white…but my absolute favorite is Moscoto D’asti!!
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Trisha McKee says
I love red wine.
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Trisha McKee says
I am a cultivated adventurer!
melanie montgomery says
I like sweet wines.
Jessica A says
My favorite type of wine is Merlot.
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Breanne says
I like Pinot grigio
shirley zolenski says
Red Wines
meme says
my favorite is Merlot
Lisa L says
My fave is Chardonnay
trixx says
I like Cabernet Sauvignon. trixpixel[at]gmail.com
paige jagan says
I love chardonnay
Sand says
My favorite is Cabernet Sauvignon.